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This week, we celebrated Veterans Day by welcoming some of our military families to our All School Meeting. We learned about different service jobs and about how traveling around the world can be part of military life. Thank you to all of our veterans for your service!
What's Happening at Mount Eagle
November 10, 2023
Parent Meeting: Referral Process for Advanced Academics
Parents of students in Grades 2-6 have the option to refer their child for Full-Time Cluster services for the next school year. The deadline for all parent referrals is Friday, December 15.
Ms. Denise Meade, our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART), will hold a parent meeting on Tuesday, November 14 to explain the referral process. It will be held on Zoom 6:15-7:00pm. The link will be sent to all families that morning. Even if your child is not in Grades 2-6, you are welcome to attend and learn about the process and timeline.
For more information about the referral process, visit the FCPS Advanced Academics page.
BINGO Night Next Friday! Doors open at 6:30pm
Get ready for some great family fun next Friday, November 17. Here's what you need to know:
- Doors open at 6:30pm. This year we will be in the gym!
- Volunteers are still needed for set-up & clean up. Email the PTO at mteaglepto@gmail.com if you can help out.
- Each BINGO book (5 games) will be on sale for $5. Cash preferred, Venmo accepted.
- Pizza & water will be available for sale. ($3 a slice, $20 for a pizza, $1 for water) You can also buy a Mount Eagle shirt. Cash preferred, Venmo accepted.
- Raffle tickets will be on sale for the teacher prizes. Teachers have donated prizes for amazing experiences. Some prizes include knitting lessons, special lunch with the teacher and being the fire marshal for a day where you can run our fire drill.
- All students must be with an adult. No drop-off
National Family Engagement Month
November is National Family Engagement Month! This month reminds us that families are children's first and most important teachers, advocates, and nurturers. Over 35 years of research shows that the most effective way to increase student achievement is for families to be actively involved in their children's education. Family engagement is a shared responsibility between home, school, and the community. The importance of family engagement will be highlighted during the month of November as we celebrate and strengthen family-school partnerships together.
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How Is My Child Doing?
A paper copy of your child's Progress Report will go home in the Thursday folder next week. You can view it online in ParentVue beginning Wednesday, November 15. As always, if you have questions, don't hesitate to reach out to your child's teacher.
This is a shortened week, so there will be no Weekly Communication Sheet from your child's teacher. You'll get one next Friday, November 17.
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Federal Impact Aid Forms: Due next Friday
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. To make it easier, the form is now available online in SIS ParentVUE. Please note that only the enrolling parent can complete it in ParentVUE.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important because information from this survey results in an additional $3 million in grants each year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
Once logged in to SIS ParentVUE, click “Online Packets” in the top right corner. Then, select “Federal Impact Aid Survey.” Get more information.
Need to Register for ParentVUE?
Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. Find out how to get technical support for ParentVUE.
Important Times
Kiss & Ride: 8:20-8:40am
Doors Open: 8:25am Tardy Bell: 8:45am
Dismissal Bell: 3:30pm
Office Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm
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Important Dates
Tuesday, November 14
- AAP Parent Meeting 6:15-7:00pm on Zoom (a link will be sent to all families that morning)
Thursday, November 16
- First Quarter Progress Reports go home
Friday, November 17
- BINGO Night 6:30 - 8pm Mount Eagle gym
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday November 22-24
- Thanksgiving Break No School
See the complete 2023-24 school year calendar
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Get Involved with Your PTO
At Mount Eagle, every parent is a member of the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). It's a great way to connect with other parents, learn about how to support your child and to have fun! There are many ways where you can share your voice, talents and time. Check out the PTO Website for more information. It's available in multiple languages.
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Parent/Guardian Handbook
Do you have questions about attendance or food/drink at school or what students can wear? If so, please check out our Parent/Guardian Handbook on our Mount Eagle website. It's available with translations. Click here to access it. Of course, if you have a question about a situation that is not listed, reach out to your child's teacher or an administrator. Their contact information is at the bottom of this newsletter.
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Your Partners In Education
We are honored to work with your family this year and will work everyday to ensure a safe and positive learning environment for your child. We can't do it alone. Please contact us when there is a question or concern, especially related to bullying. As a parent, you will often hear about something before staff might. Thank you for all your support.
Jean Consolla, Principal
jtconsolla@fcps.edu
Kate Kirkland, Assistant Principal kekirkland@fcps.edu
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